The Master of Arts (M.A.) program in Interior Architecture & Design is a thirty-six (36) unit program that will provide students with a dynamic learning environment and a curriculum to prepare them for professional practice. The curriculum covers all aspects of design, including programming, design analysis, understanding human social and spatial interaction, space planning, use of color and materials, preparation of construction documents and specifications, site observation, professional business practices, current methods of interior construction, building systems and components, codes and regulations, fixtures, furnishings, and equipment.

SCAD interior design students transform spaces into dynamic, functional environments that enhance quality of life. With a 40-year legacy of excellence, they master wellness, sustainability, and style across diverse industries—corporate, residential, retail, and hospitality. Through SCADpro, students collaborate with top brands like Amazon, Disney, and Chick-fil-A, gaining real-world experience that sets them apart in the field.

The curriculum supports students in developing strategies that account for the importance of social and environmental responsibility, while expanding upon the architect’s understanding of reuse as a product of both practice and theory. The MA program begins with a seven-week summer program in Denmark taught by faculty in RISD’s Interior Architecture department and from our partner institution, Denmark Institute for Study Abroad in Copenhagen.